Remembering Shirley Margaret Frank

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Mom, Shirley Margaret Frank (nee Adair), August 3, 1930 - January 31, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Arthur Frank (Jerry) October 3, 1999. She leaves to mourn her passing, her 4 children; Daniel (Sue) Frank, of Orillia, Randall Frank of Barrie, Jerilyn Lessard (David Cottrell), of Orillia, Gregory Frank (Simone) of Angus. Loving Nama of 8 grandchildren, Cara (David) Smetana of Kanata, Melissa Frank (Jamie Zweep) of Barrie,  Phillip (Tanya) Frank of Pembroke, Breanne Lessard (Jenn Kortko) of Kanata, Thomas Frank (Richard Vogel) of Toronto, Adam (Amanda) Frank of South Porcupine, Nicholas (Amanda) Lessard of Val Gagne, Kurtis Frank of Angus.  Step-Nama to Abbey and Ben Cottrell and Danielle and Alex Smalley. Honorary Nama to Dylan Burke.  Beloved Great Nama of 9 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Evan and Cameron Smetana, Zachary Lessard,  Bryden, Arabella and Charlotte Zweep, Lilly and Eryk Frank.  Remembered by Sister-in-law Lorraine Adair. Predeceased by parents John and Sarah Adair and in-laws Otto and Helen Frank; also predeceased by her brothers, Keith, Glen and Lyle Adair, and her sisters, Marjory Riley, Faye Doukas and her sister- in- laws Marguerite Shular, Gloria Adair and Sharon Adair. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews to mourn her passing. Our mom volunteered for years at her church St. David's Anglican Lutheran Church, she delivered Meals on Wheels for 20 years and provided breakfast for the Breakfast Club at David H. Church Public School for many years.  Our mother had the kindest heart and never judged us,  her children or her grandchildren, she loved us unconditionally, fiercely  and without any expectation in return. We were and are truly blessed to be her children. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia, (705) 326-3595, Wednesday February 3, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9.  Funeral Service will be held on Thursday February 4, 2016 at 11 o’clock at St. David's Anglican Lutheran Church 133 James St E Orillia.  Interment to follow at St. Andrews St. James Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at the Leacock Care Centre, Home Area 3, for the unending care, kindness and compassion during the past few years. The family requests donations to the Canadian Alzheimer's Dementia foundation, The Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.
Grief-How do we go on?
A limb has fallen from our tree.  I hear a voice saying, Do not grieve for me; Remember the best times, the laughter, the love...the song.  Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.  Keep smiling and the sun will soon shine through.  My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest, remembering you all and how I was truly blessed.  Continue traditions, no matter how small.  Go on with your lives, don't worry about a fall.  I miss you all dearly, so keep your chins up, Until the day when we are all together again.
~~~~Author Unknown~~~